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Parenting a child with ADHD can be quite overwhelming. With all the issues he/she faces, including difficulties in school and at home, coping with your child’s behavior and interactions with others, etc., may be challenging. Here are 3 tips to help you parent your child more effectively. Be consistent.On a daily basis, whether you are […]

Parental addiction can affect children in detrimental ways. Neglect, abuse, academic difficulties, low self-esteem, behavioral problems and drug and alcohol addiction are just some examples of the devastating issues these children face. There are ways, however, you can help a child cope with a parent who suffers with addiction. Don’t hide the addiction. Children understand […]

Parenting is probably one of the most fulfilling aspects of a person’s life, yet it can be quite challenging, to say the least. Unfortunately, there is no all-in-one handbook that parents can use as an effective guide. Plus, each child is different so what may work for one child may not work for another and […]

The stress teenagers face in our society today can be quite overwhelming at times so it’s important as parents to have open communication with your child. Attempting to engage in conversation with your teen, however, can be quite difficult. Here are 5 ways to effectively communicate with your teen. Ask open-ended questions. Avoid one word […]

Unfortunately, in this day and age, we need to teach our children how to stand up for themselves and be assertive if they ever come in contact with a child molester. Child sexual abuse can happen anywhere, with anyone, at any time so it is extremely important to teach your children what to do if […]

Hi, my name is Alicia, and I like to be in control….of everything! At least, that’s how I used to be. My need for control stems from my anxiety, which stems from having the chronic illness, fibromyalgia, a condition that causes extreme fatigue, overall pain, cognitive dysfunction, muscle stiffness and weakness- plus so much more. […]

The other day my colleague and I were talking about things relating to parenting and raising a child. And the question came up. How much should we interfer in another parent’s sphere of influence when we see that parent’s child behaving inappropriately such as slapping their brother/sister or Heaven forbid, slapping their mother. Do we stand […]